LOGINSummer's POVFive Years LaterI stood on our bedroom balcony overlooking the vast territory of the Blackwood Pack, my hands resting on my swollen belly where our second child—a son, according to Elena's abilities—was growing strong and healthy.The morning sunlight bathed our lands in a golden glow,
I released my grip slightly, maintaining enough pressure to keep him submissive. *You've been corrupted by dark, Lucien. Fight it. For Thea's sake if nothing else.*"Thea," he whispered, the name seeming to pierce through layers of madness like sunlight through storm clouds. "My daughter..."The red
All around me, the battle raged like something from ancient times. Alexander's pack fought with everything they had, their loyalty to their Alpha evident in every savage attack, but Lucien's forces were numerous and fueled by fanatical purpose. We were holding our own, but barely.Then I saw him—Luc
Summer's POVThe morning mist swirled like ghostly tendrils around the advancing warriors as I stood beside Alexander on the steps of the pack house.My heart thundered against my ribs, the bond between us vibrating with tension as Lucien's forces moved with predatory grace across our territory."He
Summer's POVI drifted into exhausted sleep in Alexander's arms, my body pleasantly sore from our passionate reunion. The world around me faded, replaced by strange, ethereal mists that swirled and parted to reveal a familiar face I hadn't seen in years."Lyra?" I gasped, my heart leaping with joy a
Summer's POVWith a growl, he lifted me, carrying me to the massive bed that dominated the room. Our clothes fell away under urgent hands, revealing skin that ached to be touched. His lips traced a burning path down my neck, across my collarbone, to the sensitive peaks of my breasts."Mine," he rasp
Alexander's POVThe morning sun filtered through the tall windows of my chambers as I adjusted the cuffs of my formal attire. Today wasn't just any day—it was the day Summer would officially become my Luna, my eternal mate before all packs of North America.My wolf paced restlessly inside me, eager
Alexander's POVThe world seemed to move in slow motion as I watched the SUV carrying Summer plummet over the cliff edge. Her last words through our bond—"I love you"—echoed in my mind before the connection between us flickered like a dying flame."SUMMER!" My roar shattered the morning air, the sou
Lucien's POV"Yes, so leave. Now. Or I'll call the guards," Lyra said coldly.I froze.My wolf growled low in my chest.Guards?She was threatening me—like I was a stranger.Like I was the enemy.Like I hadn't held her body against mine a hundred nights.Like I hadn't whispered promises into her skin
Lucien's POVTwo weeks ago.Her scent still haunted me. Even after all this time, I could recall with perfect clarity the unique blend of wild honeysuckle and mountain rain that was distinctly her—the Omega who was meant to be mine.I stood at the floor-to-ceiling windows of my penthouse suite overl







